by Pastor Tim Koester | Feb 15, 2023 | News and Events
After much prayer and conversation at a recent retreat, the church council arrived at a consensus to seek someone to help SMLC raise up leaders, develop disciples, and equip people to be engaged with youth, their families and others in the congregation. In other...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Sep 28, 2022 | Church
“Homecoming” is a word you will be hearing a lot in the coming weeks. Not only is it the season of pep rallies, parades, and football games at area schools, but “Homecoming” is also the theme of the Fall Stewardship Appeal at SMLC. Homecoming events are grounded in...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Aug 31, 2022 | Humanity, Theology
As part of what we traditionally call “The Sermon on the Mount”, Jesus teaches the disciples the Lord’s Prayer using these words: “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” ~Matthew 6:12 Not sinners. Not trespassers. We are to forgive...
by Pastor Tim Koester | Aug 3, 2022 | Humanity, Youth
My dog embarks on a new journey of discovery every day, even though we walk almost the same path. She is in very familiar surroundings and yet around each corner (and especially at every signpost), there are new discoveries to be made. Scents I cannot detect....
by Pastor Tim Koester | Jun 29, 2022 | Church, Humanity
The recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned the 1973 decision of Roe vs. Wade has reignited the debate over abortion in our society and within the church. Listening to friends and colleagues, it’s clear we don’t all think alike on this deeply personal and...
